Praying for rain has long been a tradition in the UAE, as in other parts of the Middle East. Rain is vital for resupplying aquifers and inland oases, and directly irrigating agricultural lands. So it is no surprise that prayers for rain are considered so important that people are given time...

Hospitality unit says new tours will give tourists the chance to experience hotels before they visit Emaar Hospitality Group has introduced panoramic, 360 virtual tours of its hotels in Dubai. The hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties said in a statement that the 360...

The UAE has improved its standing in the 2017 Global Innovation Index, topping all Arab countries and ranking 35th globally to cement its status as one of the world’s most innovative countries. Globally, Switzerland topped the list followed by Sweden; Netherlands on the third spot; US (fourth);...

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has launched a new phase of ‘Your Memorable Moments on Your Vehicle’s Plate’ initiative for U-coded plates. Offered at a price of Dh1,620, it allows customers to choose five-digit plates numbered after important events in their lives...

Will you have to stay indoors today because of the searing heat? Find out here It will be a hot and hazy Sunday according to the latest UAE weather update shared by the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS). The highest temperature recorded on Saturday was 50.5°C in the...

DUBAI: Hamad Sultan Khamis Khalfan Al-Yahyaee, an 18-year-old UAE national from Abu Dhabi, and his younger brother Mohamed have reclaimed the beats of life after successful heart transplantations at the Gleneagles Global Health City hospital in Chennai, India. Hamad and Mohammed’s family –...

In the spirit of the Year of Giving and Ramadan In the spirit of the Year of Giving and Ramadan - Dubai Police Traffic department pardoned drivers, who committed minor traffic violations. The Dubai traffic department launched this initiative to bring happiness to people as per Major...

RAK Ruler performs funeral prayer for Sheikha Azza bint Majed bin Nasser Al Qasimi His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, today offered funeral prayers...

All recall work is free of charge, both parts and labour. Al Futtaim Motors, which owns a franchise of Toyota in the UAE, on Thursday sent out an emailer to all its customers, warning them of safety concerns over some Toyota models. The email, titled 'Urgent Safety Recall on Your...

Once a sleepy weekend getaway for UAE residents, Ras Al Khaimah is rapidly transforming into an international destination in its own right If you mentioned the name Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) in many parts of the world five years ago, few would know to where you were referring. The UAE’s...